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OVS MOROVI" Off` OP a M PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES A,R,L,9,„ Conservation Commission L£XtNG110� Meering broadcasted by LexMedia AGENDA Monday,June 7, 2021, 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to Governor Baker's March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §18, and the Governor's March 15, 2020 and subsequent Orders imposing strict limitations on the number of people that may gather in one place, this meeting of the Lexington Conservation Commission will be conducted via remote participation to the greatest extent possible. No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via technological means. In the event that we are unable to do so, despite best efforts, we will post on the Town of Lexington website or through LexMedia an audio or video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting. This Conservation Commission meeting was held remotely via Zoom, an online meeting platform. Public Participation via calling in or using your computer was encouraged. Commissioners Present: Kevin Beuttell, Alex Dohan, Philip Hamilton, Ruth Ladd, David Langseth, Holly Samuels and Duke Bitsko (arrived at 7:15 PM) Associate Members Present: Vinita Bose and Jason Hnatko Staff Present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Director and Meghan McNamara, Department Assistant 6:30 PM New Business/Pendine Matters John Wysocki to provide an update on use of wildlife camera at Willard's Woods (LUPA-28) Mr. John Wysocki, Lexington student,provided the Commission with video evidence and an update on his findings while using a wildlife camera at Willard's Woods during the winter and spring in 2021. Mr. Wysocki spotted turkey, raccoons, deer, and much more with the camera. 14 Village Circle update on enforcement order, violation of patio work without Conservation approval Mr. Dan Wells presented on behalf of the property owner who is looking for guidance on a restoration approach from the Commission. Mr. Wells estimates that the disturbed area is less than 50 feet from the stream and he confirmed the patio has not been constructed to be permeable. The Commission would like to be presented with a significant replanting plan with native species and invasive removal since this work is located within the inner riparian zone.